Robert "Bob" Boesch died peacefully at home Monday morning, January 21, 2013 under hospice care with loving family by his side.
Bob was born in Portland, Oregon May 3, 1925 to Emil and Pauline Boesch. He joined older brother Emil and sisters Gertrude and Helen. He grew up in the Russellville area of, what was then, east Multnomah county and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. Upon high school graduation, Bob joined the US Coast Guard as mechanic and flight engineer. This during WW11, he was stationed at the Port Angeles, Washington Air Station with the Air-Sea Rescue Unit. He attended post career Aircraft Mechanic School and remained in aviation until retirement.
After his Coast Guard years Bob graduated from Powellhurst Bible College and, in 1952, married Hope, the love of his life. Together they made their home in Gresham, raising two children: daughter, Carolyne and son, John. Nurturing his large garden and beautiful yard, hiking the Northwest and music were mainstays throughout Bob's life. He had served as choir director for Powellhurst Baptist Church and Lynch Baptist Church and for many years was the baritone part of a Gospel quartet.
His love for Jesus Christ, The Lord was the foundation of everything Bob did. This was reflected by his commitment to serve his local church and his unwavering daily walk of Faith. Most importantly, to his family he was a strong man of Integrity, much Love and great Laughter. To his three grandsons and five great-grandchildren he will always be their beloved "Fafa."
Bob is survived by his sweetheart of over sixty years; sister Helen of British Columbia; daughter Carolyne (Greg) of Jacksonville, Oregon; son John (Becky) of Washougal, Washington; grandsons Joel, Andrew and Gabriel; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was born in Portland, Oregon May 3, 1925 to Emil and Pauline Boesch. He joined older brother Emil and sisters Gertrude and Helen. He grew up in the Russellville area of, what was then, east Multnomah county and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. Upon high school graduation, Bob joined the US Coast Guard as mechanic and flight engineer. This during WW11, he was stationed at the Port Angeles, Washington Air Station with the Air-Sea Rescue Unit. He attended post career Aircraft Mechanic School and remained in aviation until retirement.
After his Coast Guard years Bob graduated from Powellhurst Bible College and, in 1952, married Hope, the love of his life. Together they made their home in Gresham, raising two children: daughter, Carolyne and son, John. Nurturing his large garden and beautiful yard, hiking the Northwest and music were mainstays throughout Bob's life. He had served as choir director for Powellhurst Baptist Church and Lynch Baptist Church and for many years was the baritone part of a Gospel quartet.
His love for Jesus Christ, The Lord was the foundation of everything Bob did. This was reflected by his commitment to serve his local church and his unwavering daily walk of Faith. Most importantly, to his family he was a strong man of Integrity, much Love and great Laughter. To his three grandsons and five great-grandchildren he will always be their beloved "Fafa."
Bob is survived by his sweetheart of over sixty years; sister Helen of British Columbia; daughter Carolyne (Greg) of Jacksonville, Oregon; son John (Becky) of Washougal, Washington; grandsons Joel, Andrew and Gabriel; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Robert "Bob" Boesch died peacefully at home Monday morning, January 21, 2013 under hospice care with loving family by his side.
Bob was born in Portland, Oregon May 3, 1925 to Emil and Pauline Boesch. He joined older brother Emil and sisters Gertrude and Helen. He grew up in the Russellville area of, what was then, east Multnomah county and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. Upon high school graduation, Bob joined the US Coast Guard as mechanic and flight engineer. This during WW11, he was stationed at the Port Angeles, Washington Air Station with the Air-Sea Rescue Unit. He attended post career Aircraft Mechanic School and remained in aviation until retirement.
After his Coast Guard years Bob graduated from Powellhurst Bible College and, in 1952, married Hope, the love of his life. Together they made their home in Gresham, raising two children: daughter, Carolyne and son, John. Nurturing his large garden and beautiful yard, hiking the Northwest and music were mainstays throughout Bob's life. He had served as choir director for Powellhurst Baptist Church and Lynch Baptist Church and for many years was the baritone part of a Gospel quartet.
His love for Jesus Christ, The Lord was the foundation of everything Bob did. This was reflected by his commitment to serve his local church and his unwavering daily walk of Faith. Most importantly, to his family he was a strong man of Integrity, much Love and great Laughter. To his three grandsons and five great-grandchildren he will always be their beloved "Fafa."
Bob is survived by his sweetheart of over sixty years; sister Helen of British Columbia; daughter Carolyne (Greg) of Jacksonville, Oregon; son John (Becky) of Washougal, Washington; grandsons Joel, Andrew and Gabriel; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was born in Portland, Oregon May 3, 1925 to Emil and Pauline Boesch. He joined older brother Emil and sisters Gertrude and Helen. He grew up in the Russellville area of, what was then, east Multnomah county and graduated from Gresham High School in 1943. Upon high school graduation, Bob joined the US Coast Guard as mechanic and flight engineer. This during WW11, he was stationed at the Port Angeles, Washington Air Station with the Air-Sea Rescue Unit. He attended post career Aircraft Mechanic School and remained in aviation until retirement.
After his Coast Guard years Bob graduated from Powellhurst Bible College and, in 1952, married Hope, the love of his life. Together they made their home in Gresham, raising two children: daughter, Carolyne and son, John. Nurturing his large garden and beautiful yard, hiking the Northwest and music were mainstays throughout Bob's life. He had served as choir director for Powellhurst Baptist Church and Lynch Baptist Church and for many years was the baritone part of a Gospel quartet.
His love for Jesus Christ, The Lord was the foundation of everything Bob did. This was reflected by his commitment to serve his local church and his unwavering daily walk of Faith. Most importantly, to his family he was a strong man of Integrity, much Love and great Laughter. To his three grandsons and five great-grandchildren he will always be their beloved "Fafa."
Bob is survived by his sweetheart of over sixty years; sister Helen of British Columbia; daughter Carolyne (Greg) of Jacksonville, Oregon; son John (Becky) of Washougal, Washington; grandsons Joel, Andrew and Gabriel; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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